Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 652 How could she possibly be a disciple of the Medicine Venerable? (Part 2)

Upon hearing Danxuan's words, countless people turned around in astonishment, their eyes filled with surprise.

As people valued by Cao Ying, Hun Ruoruo and Dan Chen's every move undoubtedly attracted the attention of the five major families present. Since Dan Chen and Dan Chen did not conceal their conversation, they naturally overheard it as well.

The disciples of the Pill Tower are actually going to participate in the assessment of the five major families?!
It can be said that the significance of this news is no less than the impact of Cao Ying's exceptional admission to the Dan Tower.

Among those present, the vast majority were noble families who were affiliated with the Pill Tower. They were fully aware of what it meant for Pill Tower disciples to participate in the competition among the five major families.

It seems that Cao Ying and Dan Chen, as the personal disciples of the three giants of the Pill Tower, would never choose to leave the arena easily, even if they could easily win the first place in the assessment.

Because when the disciples of the Pill Tower join the competition, this assessment is no longer just a contest between the younger generation of the five major families, but a true battle of foundation and connections!

Sitting in his seat, Dan Xuan's face twitched, and finally he sighed softly, forcing a bitter smile:
"Xiao Chen, if we let Miss Ruoruo take the lead, other families might say that our Dan family won unfairly."

Danxuan's words undoubtedly expressed the sentiments of all the participants present.

Even the disciples of the Pill Tower have joined the competition, so what's the point of having a contest?

Just give the award to your Dan family directly.
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Dan Chen's face was also a little hot at this moment, and she was at a loss for what to do.

Under these circumstances, it would be impossible to explain to others that Hun Ruoruo is not an alchemist. Even if she presented the facts, no one would believe her.

Even so, she still firmly believed that once the competition actually began, the other party's schemes and tricks would inevitably be exposed to everyone.

However, just as Dan Chen was at a loss, Cao Ying, who was originally in her seat, suddenly chuckled.

“My Cao family has no objection to this matter.”

A glint of surprise flashed in Cao Ying's eyes, and she smiled charmingly.

"what?"

Everyone was startled, but before they could ask anything, they heard Cao Ying say to herself:
"My Cao family was the champion of the previous competition. Even if we are eliminated in fifth place this time, we still don't need to worry about it affecting the interests of our family. As for the Dan family, which ranked second last time, even if we win the championship this time, it will not affect the rankings of other families."

"In this way, if Miss Ruoruo represents the Dan family in the competition, it will not only not affect the ranking of other families, but it will also be able to show you the style of the Dan Tower disciples. It is a good thing."

As she spoke, Cao Ying's long, narrow eyes swept over the crowd, her voice soft and sweet:
"I have explained the pros and cons in detail. What are your thoughts?"

The calm voice lingered in the hall. Cao Ying did not use any power. The crowd, who had been quite critical, calmed down and each had something on their mind.

Seeing this, Hun Ruoruo, who had been quietly watching, had a slight glint in her eyes and couldn't help but secretly admire her.

In just a few words, she made something that everyone opposed seem entirely beneficial and without any harm. The Cao family's enchantress truly lives up to her reputation.

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The other party's decision to speak up for him at this moment was definitely not just because they wanted to admire his alchemy skills.

After a brief negotiation, the group agreed to the Dan family's request without much hesitation.

After all, the fact that a disciple of the Pill Tower could participate voluntarily, even if he was representing the Pill family, would still have an impact that would extend to the entire five major families.

Once the news spreads, it will undoubtedly enhance the reputation of the five major families!

As a result, the participants from the other families remained unchanged, while Dan Xuan from the Dan family, who was originally participating in the assessment, was replaced by Hun Ruoruo.

One after another, the elderly man in the high hall slowly descended from above.

"The Cao family, Cao Xiu."

"The Bai family, Bai Ying."

"The Qiu family, Qiu Ji."

"The Ye family, Ye Hen."

Following the Cao family, the Bai family members quickly followed suit and bowed respectfully to the old man.

This man is Elder Sheng, one of the eight elders of the Dan Tower headquarters. His status is far beyond that of ordinary elders. Even the five major families treat him with extreme courtesy.

To everyone's surprise, when it was Hun Ruoruo's turn, she simply nodded slightly, her gaze calm:
"An Ruoruo, representative of the Dan family, greets Elder Sheng."

This move immediately made countless people in the audience hold their breath in worry.

He wouldn't even bow to Elder Sheng. Just how arrogant is this successor of the Pill Tower?

"Hehe, this is the first time I've ever heard of An Ruoruo."

Elder Sheng stroked his beard, but a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes:
"If I'm not mistaken, you, like those two girls, are a descendant of 'that place,' right?"

Seeing Elder Sheng's cryptic actions, the already tense crowd couldn't help but look even more bewildered.

There?

Could there be something within the Pill Tower that even Elder Sheng dares not mention?
Inside and outside the venue, countless people looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

It should be noted that everyone present was invited here because they all belonged to forces with deep ties to the Pill Tower, but no one knew exactly where Elder Sheng's "there" was.

However, compared to the bewildered crowd, the elders of the five families, who were originally in high positions of power, suddenly changed color at this moment.

"So, Miss Ruoruo is from there?!"

"I had already suspected it, and indeed, Miss Ruoruo is from there!"

Amidst gasps of shock, the Bai family elder, who was in the second seat, slammed the armrest so hard he shattered it.

Seeing the Bai family elders so excited, everyone looked at Hun Ruoruo with even greater reverence, and felt an overwhelming sense of piety towards 'that place,' as if hearing about it was already a great honor.

As for where exactly 'there' is, and what it is, don't ask.

Asking is asking about a secret that can't be told.

"It's there?"

"It really is there!"

"There."

A chorus of gasps rose and fell in the arena. The sunlight cast long shadows of the crowd, making them appear as twisted, greedy monsters. This caused Dan Chen to curl up uncomfortably, trembling slightly.

She suddenly realized that these people were all strangers.

As fellow alchemists, compared to the path she painstakingly explored, these people's paths seemed smoother and brighter, making them complacent and mercenary.

That was a path of alchemy completely different from the original intention of the Pill Tower, obscured by vanity and the stench of money.

Can this path truly allow me to defeat that woman?

Suddenly, a slender hand landed on her shoulder, causing Dan Chen to look up in confusion.

"Are you afraid?" Cao Ying lowered her eyes slightly, her originally lazy gaze now sharp.

"No, no."

"She's not from the Pill Tower at all, nor does she belong to the Lesser Pill Tower, right?"

"?!"

"We've been friends for a while now, and with your personality, you simply can't lie."

Cao Ying kept her eyes on the field and calmly transmitted her voice:
“I entered the Pill Tower at the age of seven and cultivated in seclusion for fifteen years. I have never heard of my master or any senior uncle taking on any disciples during this period. Without a doubt, she is lying, and you have been coerced by her.”

"If I'm not mistaken, this woman probably possesses the power to destroy all of us in an instant, right?"

Dan Chen was slightly surprised, and a glimmer of light returned to her previously blank eyes. She nodded and said:

"But she told me that she never lies."

Cao Ying shook her head and smiled: "You are too devoted to alchemy, which is why you were deceived by such an evil person."

Having said that, she glanced sideways at Hun Ruoruo, her gaze carrying a hint of disdain:
"If she wants to make her story true, there is only one way."

"That is to make the Medicine Venerable Yao Chen, who recently returned to the Pill Tower, personally admit that he once took her as his disciple!"

Upon hearing this, Dan Chen's head buzzed, and she felt as if thunder was exploding in her ears.

Medicine dust!

For all the alchemists in Zhongzhou, this is undoubtedly a true legend, a supreme existence that countless people willingly call the 'Number One Alchemist on the Continent'.

Could it be possible that a legendary old man who disappeared decades ago and only recently reappeared in the public eye has taken Hun Ruoruo as his disciple?
I'm afraid the chance is less than one in a billion.
Seeing Dan Chen hesitate, Cao Ying smiled slightly and said:

"Now that you know she's lying, doesn't this evil person seem less scary?"

Dan Chen's eyes flickered, but she did not reply. She first nodded, then gently shook her head, clearly not intending to comment.

"Ok?"

Cao Ying's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, as if she had realized something, and she also remained silent.

"So that's how it is, it's soul power."

Cao Ying understood immediately, and a rare look of seriousness appeared in her eyes.

Only now did she realize just how terrifying the woman before her was.

If they can even eavesdrop on soul communication, are they in the middle or late stages of the spiritual realm?
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As she conjured up images of that supreme realm that could shake one's very soul, Cao Ying's breathing grew heavier, and a vibrant fighting spirit appeared on her beautiful face.

It must be said that this was the first time she had ever encountered a character so similar to herself, a bewitching woman.

"An Ruoruo, please don't disappoint me." Her lips moved slightly.

Since the other party has already set up their defenses, as an alchemist, I should naturally deal with her using alchemist methods and thoroughly defeat her; only then will it be interesting!
As expected, Hun Ruoruo in the arena didn't listen to the specific competition rules at all. Instead, she pricked up her ears and secretly spied on the conversation between her two best friends.

"So it is, and so it is."

Hun Ruoruo nodded thoughtfully, then sighed and helplessly shrugged.
"Oh my, this Cao Ying is really clever. She can figure out most of my thoughts with just a few words. It's just a pity that there are always some things in the world that are beyond people's common sense."

The Medicine Master Association doesn't acknowledge her as a disciple?
What a joke! Even if Master threw away Xiao Yan, he would still definitely choose his own path.

Recalling the various favoritisms Yao Lao had shown her in the past, even with Hun Ruoruo's current state of mind, she couldn't help but feel a little smug, her little nose puffed up high.

Those who think what ordinary people dare not think and do what ordinary people dare not do deserve to be called geniuses.

While Cao Ying was intelligent enough, she was ultimately no match for a certain hothead who was full of reckless brute force.

"Miss Ruoruo, it's your turn."

The young man named Cao Dan beside him clasped his hands in a fawning manner, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Hun Ruoruo snapped out of her reverie, nodded slightly, and stepped forward.

"So you just need to lift this bead up?"

Hun Ruoruo pointed to the disc in front of her and asked calmly.

"Exactly."

When Cao Dan saw that the other party had taken the initiative to inquire about her, she was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to explain in great detail:

"This level is called Soul Manipulation. Simply lift the bead made of soul steel off the ground to earn one point."

"However, even so, Miss Ruoruo, you must not underestimate these beads. If you lift them with your soul power instead of using your battle qi, these soul-testing beads will be as heavy as a thousand pounds."

At this point, Cao Dan glanced sideways at Cao Ying in her seat, then looked at Hun Ruoruo and said through gritted teeth:
"To be honest, this soul manipulation test was created by my younger sister, Cao Ying. Back then, she took on a full eighty-nine souls at once, and no one has broken that record to this day. Miss Ruoruo, please don't be careless."

However, before Cao Dan could finish speaking, Hun Ruoruo gently raised her arm and reached out to grab the Soul Pearl.

"Om-"

In an instant, the countless soul beads that were originally pouring down seemed to receive some special response and began to tremble violently.

"No!"

Upon seeing this, Elder Sheng was greatly alarmed and hurriedly shouted.

The worst thing you can do when receiving a Soul Testing Bead is to do it all at once. Hun Ruoruo's current actions are no different from trying to control dozens of other cauldrons at the same time while refining pills. The danger involved is beyond words.

"Swish!"

Without hesitation, the old man leaped down from the field and rushed towards Hun Ruoruo's location to provide assistance. At this moment, Cao Ying couldn't help but grip the handrail tightly, her eyes fixed on the field.

Only Dan Chen lowered her head in silence at this moment.

She knew there was no need to worry about this woman.

The opponent's soul power will only make everyone present feel despair.

In the arena, Elder Sheng, who was halfway there, suddenly froze, and almost subconsciously rubbed his eyes.

Because in his trusted eyes, there was no longer any Soul Beads, only the solitary figure of the girl standing in the center.

The next moment, he raised his head, trembling.

A dense mass of soul beads poured out wildly, like a waterfall cascading down, carrying the immense power of heaven and earth.

Yet this enormous waterfall, which could make one feel insignificant, was quietly grasped in someone's palm at this moment.

(End of this chapter)